Friday, 17 April 2026

The big ANPR glitch and why license plate cameras get it wrong - Which?


Have you received a private parking fine that makes no sense? You might be a victim of an ANPR camera error. In this episode we talk about the Which? investigation that uncovered why Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology seems to be plagued by so many inaccuracies. While the industry boasts a 97% accuracy rate, the remaining 3% results in misreadings every day. We're joined by Which? writer Hannah Downes who discusses everything from double dipping, to criminals cloning number plates to avoid ULEZ fees and parking charges.

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